Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-603 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
PNEG-603 4" Commercial Hopper Tank 3
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Safety .....................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 7
Safety Sign-Off Sheet ........................................................................................................................... 9
General Safety Statement ................................................................................................................... 10
Proper Storage of Grain Bin/Silo Materials Prior to Construction ....................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Decals ..................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 4 FCHT Base Plate Layouts ..................................................................................................................16
18' Diameter FCHT Base Plate Layout ............................................................................................... 16
18' Diameter FCHT Foundation .......................................................................................................... 17
21' Diameter FCHT Base Plate Layout ............................................................................................... 18
21' Diameter FCHT Foundation .......................................................................................................... 19
24' Diameter FCHT Base Plate Layout ............................................................................................... 20
24' Diameter FCHT Foundation .......................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 5 FCHT Substructure ............................................................................................................................22
FCHT Parts List for Substructure ........................................................................................................ 22
Typical FCHT Column ......................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 6 Hopper Assembly ...............................................................................................................................24
Hopper Section Assembly 18'-24' (5.49 m-7.32 m) Diameter Hopper Tank ....................................... 24
Hopper Support System Layout .......................................................................................................... 25
Hopper Bottom .................................................................................................................................... 26
Rack and Pinion .................................................................................................................................. 27
Chapter 7 Hardware .............................................................................................................................................28
Identifying Bolt Grades ........................................................................................................................ 28
Bolting Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 29
Bolting Requirements 2 Stiffeners per Sidewall Sheet ........................................................................ 30
Bolt Usage ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Color Chart for Bin Hardware Bucket Lids .......................................................................................... 33
Chapter 8 FCHT Gauge Charts ...........................................................................................................................34
FCHT Series - 4.00" Corrugation 18' Diameter Sidewall and Stiffener Gauge Chart ......................... 34
FCHT Series - 4.00" Corrugation 21' Diameter Sidewall and Stiffener Gauge Chart ......................... 35
FCHT Series - 4.00" Corrugation 24' Diameter Sidewall and Stiffener Gauge Chart ......................... 35
Chapter 9 Sidewall Assembly .............................................................................................................................36
Sidewall Erection Instructions ............................................................................................................. 36
Chapter 10 Lifting Jack .......................................................................................................................................39
Lifting Jack Usage ............................................................................................................................. 39
Chapter 11 Stiffeners ...........................................................................................................................................40
Top Stiffener Starting Location .......................................................................................................... 40
FCHT Stiffeners ................................................................................................................................. 41
Stiffener Splicing Details .................................................................................................................... 43
Stiffener Splicing ................................................................................................................................ 43